1) Which of the following options is NOT an example of a good use of gestures?  To point at a student in class

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1) Which of the following options is NOT an example of a good use of gestures?

1.  To point at a student in class.
2.  To add some visual interest to the lesson.
3.  To help convey the meaning of a language point.
4.  To increase, or decrease, the pace of the lesson.
5.  To reduce teacher talk time.

2

Which of the following options is NOT a good example of using students' names in class?

1.  To get the attention of a student.
2.  To acknowledge the students' good performance.
3.  To help organize an activity.
4.  To indicate who is to respond to a question.
5.  Using the name at the start of a question.

3

One of the disadvantages of whole-class grouping is that...

1.  it allows the students to interact with all other class members.
2.  it allows the teacher to control the class as a whole.
3.  it can reduce student talk time.
4.  it can reduce the teacher's organizational time.
5.  it provides fewer chances for one student to answer all the questions.

4

Which of the following may be a negative consequence of using pair work?

1.  It can increase student talk time.
2.  It allows students to share ideas.
3.  It can increase the volume level in classrooms to an unreasonable level.
4.  It allows the teacher to target pairs for help.
5.  The teacher will need to monitor the students.

5

Which of the following activites would allow for the teacher to be seated?

1.  Language presentation by the teacher to the class.
2.  Monitoring student progress.
3.  When the students are reading.
4.  When giving instructions.
5.  During a study stage activity with controlled practice.

6

Which of the following methods is NOT suitable for reducing the amount of time a teacher has her back to the class when writing on the board?

1.  Using an over-head projector instead of a whiteboard.
2.  Turning around every now and again when writing.
3.  Writing board work whilst students are engaged with something else.
4.  Writing board work up before the lesson and covering it with paper.
5.  Giving instructions whilst writing on and facing the board.

7

Which of the following options is NOT an example of how eye contact should be used in the classroom?

1.  To encourage contributions from the students.
2.  To ensure all pairs know they are being watched at all times.
3.  To check that all students are participating.
4.  To maintain discipline.
5.  To show students they are involved in the lesson.

8

When giving students individual attention, which of the following options is NOT recommended?

1.  Only asking questions of the students whose names you know.
2.  Spending longer with students who don't understand.
3.  Asking students questions in random order.
4.  Allow reluctant students to speak if and when they are ready.
5.  Trying to include all students equally.

9

Which of the following methods is LEAST likely to reduce teacher talk time?

1.  Avoiding jargon terms.
2.  Using language at or below the level being taught.
3.  Using mimes and gestures.
4.  Avoiding the use of visual aids.
5.  Carefully choosing the language when giving instructions.

10

Which of the following options is NOT an appropriate method of improving the effectiveness of giving instructions?

1.  Using visual clues.
2.  Asking students to confirm what they have been told to do.
3.  Using simple language.
4.  Using the same set of words for each activity.
5.  Repeating the instructions continually to ensure they are understood.

11

The degree to which a teacher will have to maintain discipline in the classroom will LEAST likely depend on which of the following factors?

1.  The class size.
2.  The rapport between student and teacher.
3.  The age of the students.
4.  The school's code of conduct.
5.  The English language level of the students you are teaching.

12

Which of the following options is LEAST likely to be a cause of problem behaviour?

1.  A lack of respect for the teacher.
2.  A student who is self confident.
3.  A student with family problems.
4.  The size of the class.
5.  Boredom amongst the students.

13

Which of the following options is LEAST likely to help prevent problem behaviour?

1.  Always being punctual.
2.  Losing your temper with unruly students.
3.  Make threats and always carry them out.
4.  Being enthusiastic about one's teaching.
5.  Being consistent in one's behavior.

14

Which of the following options is NOT a useful response to problem behaviour?

1.  Focusing the response on the behaviour rather than the student.
2.  Shouting so as to show annoyance with students.
3.  Asking the problem student to stay behind for a private chat.
4.  Changing the classroom dynamic, such as the seating arrangements.
5.  Keeping strictly within the schools disciplinary code.

15

Which of the following options is NOT a benefit of students working as individuals?

1.  It will increase the opportunity for student to student interaction.
2.  It allows teachers to respond individually to students.
3.  It is less stressful to students than speaking in front of the whole class.
4.  It allows the teacher to more easily monitor individual progress.
5.  It helps the students become more self reliant.

16

Which of the following options would probably NOT increase the opportunity for student talk time?

1.  Using pair work for study phase activities.
2.  Asking follow up questions to students responses.
3.  Varying the pairings or groupings for different activities.
4.  Using communicative games for activate phase activities.
5.  Allowing students to work out the purpose of an activity for themselves.

17

Which of the following options is NOT a recognized benefit of using circular or horseshoe seating arrangements?

1.  They are particularly useful for extremely large classes.
2.  The teacher's position appears less dominating.
3.  They allow pair work to be set up more easily.
4.  They allow students eye contact with all members of the group.
5.  The classroom becomes more intimate.

18

Which of the following factors would NOT be considered when arranging classroom seating?

1.  The students' personalities.
2.  The amount of physical space available.
3.  The students' ages.
4.  The students' nationalities.
5.  Ensuring the teacher's dominant position.

19

Which of the following options is NOT a good justification for teacher talk time?

1.  Providing a good source of natural, correct English.
2.  Providing clear and simple instruction.
3.  Students expect a certain amount of teacher input, i.e. hearing fluent speakers of English speaking.
4.  Helping to build rapport in the classroom.
5.  Always echoing students' responses.

20

Which of the following methods would probably NOT help establish rapport within a class?

1.  Stopping students from correcting each other.
2.  Using pair work as often as possible.
3.  Personalizing activities for students and their surroundings.
4.  Letting students correct each other.
5.  Letting students express their personal opinions.